Small modern single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Stylish family home, Oakville ON

avenue design inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern single-wall home bar in Toronto with no sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Black Kitchen

Lamar's Custom Cabinets

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Other with open cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops and beige benchtop.

Burr Ridge Modern

Derrick Architecture

This wetbar leads from the kitchen to the dining room. A fun geometric pattern plays on the wall tiles. Glass doors on the cabinets provides additional accents in this bar.

St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Yvonne Menegol
This is an example of a large modern galley seated home bar in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

Parade of Dream Home 2008

Eheart Interior Solutions

modern wet bar with white porcelain tile backsplash and stainless deco
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall wet bar in Denver with a drop-in sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Alex Beckett Project: Home Bar

Roccia Tiles, Bathrooms & Kitchens

Open Games Room and Bar
Inspiration for a modern home bar in Other with porcelain floors, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops and black benchtop.

Custom Wet Bar

Toolbox Construction Inc.

Inspiration for an arts and crafts single-wall wet bar in New York with black cabinets and tile benchtops.

Modern Wet Bar in Lakeside Park, KY

Kitchen Concepts, Inc.

This is an example of a small modern single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and turquoise benchtop.

Modern Wet Bar in Lakeside Park, KY

Kitchen Concepts, Inc.

Design ideas for a small modern single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Yvonne Menegol
Design ideas for a large modern galley seated home bar in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Yvonne Menegol
Inspiration for a large modern galley seated home bar in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Yvonne Menegol
Photo of a large modern galley seated home bar in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, a drop-in sink, black cabinets, tile benchtops, grey splashback, mosaic tile splashback, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtop.

St Kilda Kitchen, Bar & Laundry

The Kitchen Design Centre

Alex Beckett Project: Home Bar

Roccia Tiles, Bathrooms & Kitchens

Open Games Room and Bar
Photo of a modern home bar in Other with porcelain floors, brown floor, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops and black benchtop.

Alex Beckett Project: Home Bar

Roccia Tiles, Bathrooms & Kitchens

Open Home Bar
Modern home bar in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, porcelain floors, brown floor and black benchtop.

Modern Wet Bar in Lakeside Park, KY

Kitchen Concepts, Inc.

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Modern Wet Bar in Lakeside Park, KY

Kitchen Concepts, Inc.

Small modern single-wall wet bar in Cincinnati with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, tile benchtops, blue splashback and glass tile splashback.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and Tile Benchtops

A home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.